When we are out walking (unleashed) my dog crouches down & runs at other dogs. She is a very friendly husky mix, vocal when she does this. She only ever wants to play, but some dogs ( and their owners) get scared. What is this & how can I stop it?
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Leash your dog.If other dogs are getting scared your looking to have a dog fight down the road.
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It's a play bough. As a rule other humans misread this more often than other dogs. Dogs are very attuned to their owners stress. I'm guessing you and your friend will find other dogs and owners that will like the interreaction - play with them, avoid the others. You may want to walk and play with her more -lots of energy has to be used. You may also want to think about another dog of your own. While it can be a chore to bring in a another pet the reward for you and your friend are many.
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Running straight at another dog specialy after crouching isn't really friendly or even polite dog behaviour. Vocalizing isn't normally part of play either. Your dog is trying to intimidate the other dog. My dog does the same, without the crouching, I make him do heelwork when we approach another dog or put him on the leash untill he gets to normally meet the dog, sniff a bit etc. Then he's usually Ok. To stop the behaviour you'll have to stop it in a really early stage, that is before it crouches or stares.
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